For the last couple years Stack Exchange has done something fun and lighthearted as the year ends, Winter Bash. Winter Bash is an annual event that can run on any Stack Exchange site that chooses to participate. Users earn “hats” for their gravatars by completing certain tasks (analogous to badg...
@MonicaCellio I dunno about this hats thing. Hats seem to be popular, and we don't need any "trouble with popularity" if we end up having a lot of questions on the hat network questions list. I don't know how we would be able to check a question's arbitrary hatness points...
@MattGiltaji it's true that the hatness formula is a secret, but as best I recall from the last two years, cross-site hat-seeking invasions weren't really a thing. We won't know what this year's hats are until they roll them out, of course.
So I have a question but I"m not sure if acceptable or not :)
If there is a driving ban where I live preventing me from making it into work, or extreme weather, and I get fired as a result of it, can I pursue legal action? :)
it sounds like asking for legal advice, but I was trying to think of a way to make it on-topic
and for the record, no I wasn't fired or anything. I was just curious since I'm sitting in a few feet of snow that fell overnight, and see a lot of people voicing questions of that nature, such as this reddit post : reddit.com/r/funny/comments/2modlw/…
(and if you need further explanation of the situation, check out this picture : i.imgur.com/rt6EKxq.jpg - my workplace is in the clear area that was sunny with a tiny dusting of snow yesterday, and I'm in the city-eating-snowstorm and can't open my doors)
haha and yeah
I live by Buffalo, Ny :)
but it got me curious if there is a "normal" workplace policy for extreme weather or the town saying "stay off the roads or we'll give you a ticket"
Position Description This position assists staff in [redacted] and remote locations with technical support of desktop computers, applications, and related technology. Support includes specifications, installation, and testing of computer systems and peripherals within established guidelines.
Position Requirements -Assist staff with the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of laptop and desktop computers, peripheral equipment, and software.
(it's for a call center for an insurance company, leave it at that)
I'm working now as a phone agent doing external support for vendors and such, so I've been around those tech support people for 5 years
Here is what I wrote for cover letter, header excluded:
> Dear Manager,
I am excited about the opportunity to apply for the Desktop Technician position which opened recently. I feel that I would be a strong candidate for this position for the following reasons:
- I am passionate about technology and computers and have worked extensively with various types of technologies during my tenure at [redacted];
- I am passionate about people and a strong proponent of teamwork and empowerment to help others progress together and reach a higher level of service;
> - I am passionate about people and a strong proponent of teamwork and empowerment to help others progress together and reach a higher level of service;
- I will use my passion for people, teamwork, and empowerment to help your team reach a higher level of service
Left private company information, please disregard/delete
Here:
> Dear Manager,
I am excited about the opportunity to apply for the Desktop Technician position which opened recently. I feel that I would be a strong candidate for this position for the following reasons:
- I am passionate about technology and computers and have done remote support and troubleshooting extensively for 5+ years during my tenure at [REDACTED], and will be able to translate the lessons learned there to benefit call center technology;
- I will use my passion for people, teamwork, and empowerment to help your team reach a higher level of service;
One more question, on the CV/résumé do you think I should list technology experience before career experience, since it is tailored to internal technology?
> Technology Experience
General
- PC Troubleshooting and debugging: Extensive experience
- PC and telephony hardware: Good experience
Operating Systems
- Windows 7, Windows XP: Extensive experience
- Apple OSX 10.x: Extensive experience
Microsoft technology
- Office 2007: Extensive experience
- SQL Server, SSRS: Good experience
- VBA: Peripheral exposure
[REDACTED COMPANY] Systems
- ShoreTel: Good experience
- Websites, including [REDACTED] and dealer portals: Extensive experience
One more question, on the CV/résumé do you think I should list technology experience before career experience, since it is tailored to internal technology?
Operating systems: Windows 7, Windows XP, Apple OSX 10.x
Office 2007
SQL Server, SSRS
ShoreTel
Websites, including eservicentral and dealer portals
Access databases
SOS / Jira
Other
Enthusiast web developer with some experience in HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript
Designed and maintains business website www.PsychoProductions.net which hosts a variety of audio and graphical media, and includes content such as news, pricing and custom contact forms
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